NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8695 Laurel Ridge Dr SE Unit 3 Alto, MI 49302

Cascade Township Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $888,000 - $1,063,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
5,527 Sq Ft
$173/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 16, 2018

Last sale price $565,000 $102 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,753/month

117 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Pine Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of March 2018

Forest Hills Schools, the school bus stops a few yards away. Minutes from Cascade & 28th Street this beautiful and uniquely designed home is located in Laurel Ridge Estates. Created by famed architect Sarah Susanka and built to exemplify the principles of Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Prairie” masterpieces encapsulating the elements of light & air. Luxurious in feel, the home includes abundant windows, terraces and an expansive screened-in porch for integration with the outdoors surrounding this gorgeous home. The floor plan is ideal for today's more informal lifestyle. The Master Bedroom boasts a spacious walk-in dressing area, and access to the covered terrace. The large screened porch, with its floor to ceiling frames provides a seamless transition to the outdoors. This home is simply stunning.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Reid

Elegant Homes and Gardens Inc - I License #6502406757 Listed on: 10/19/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Dustin J. Anderson

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6501390851

Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,390

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 1.37 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 7'x138'x46'x362'x150'x343'
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $83 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Composition Roof
  • HardiePlank Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 5,527 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,390

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$83 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2005
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 7'x138'x46'x362'x150'x343'
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 5527.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • General Property Info:Design: Contemporary
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 9390.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Additional Items:Water SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Additional Items:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • Additional Items:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3227.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Microwave, Disposal, Dishwasher, Built in Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Water Softener/Owned, Wood Floor, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 5527.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch, Porch(es), Patio, Deck(s)
  • List Price: 599900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Cul-De-Sac
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Material:HardPlankCement Board: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Pets Allowed
  • Association Fee: 500.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: SemiAnnually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 500.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Semi-Annually
  • Assoc Amenities:Pets Allowed2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.37
  • Lot Size Area: 1.37
  • Lot Dimensions: 7'x138'x46'x362'x150'x343'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 59840.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9390.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2021
Sold by
Buurstra Matthew and Buurstra Julie Ann
Bought by
Buurstra Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$957,721

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2017
Closed on
Mar 16, 2018
Sold by
Mick James Patrick and Im Susan Soon
Bought by
Buurstra Matthew and Buurstra Julie Ann
Seller's Agent
Robert Reid
Elegant Homes and Gardens Inc - I
Buyer's Agent
Dustin J. Anderson
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
List Price
$618,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$53,000
-8.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2008
Sold by
Mick James P
Bought by
Mick James Patrick and Im Susan Soon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2002
Sold by
Lancaster Scott and Lancaster Margaret
Bought by
Mick James P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,900
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Buurstra Family Trust -- None Available
Buurstra Matthew $565,000 None Available
Mick James Patrick -- None Available
Mick James P $77,667 Michigan Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mick James P $69,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/16/2018 03/16/18 Sold $565,000 -8.6% $102 / Sq Ft
02/13/2018 02/13/18 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2017 10/19/17 For Sale $618,000 -- $112 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,114 $457,800 $0 $0
2024 $7,114 $464,900 $0 $0
2023 $9,961 $388,200 $0 $0
2022 $9,638 $331,200 $0 $0
2021 $9,397 $298,500 $0 $0
2020 $6,485 $311,100 $0 $0
2019 $9,535 $295,000 $0 $0
2018 $9,425 $296,300 $0 $0
2017 $9,415 $318,400 $0 $0
2016 $9,086 $311,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $311,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $271,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Robert Reid

    Elegant Homes and Gardens Inc - I

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  • Dustin J. Anderson

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Dustin J. Anderson

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 889-4677

    1 in this area

    135 Total Sales

    Dustin J. Anderson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Dustin Anderson

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17052339

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-19-35-450-003

Michigan Kent County Alto 49302 Cascade Township

8695 Laurel Ridge Dr SE Unit 3, Alto, MI

This home is located at 8695 Laurel Ridge Dr SE Unit 3, Alto, MI 49302 since 19 October 2017 and is currently estimated at $957,721, approximately $173 per square foot. This property was built in 2005. 8695 Laurel Ridge Dr SE Unit 3 is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Pine Ridge Elementary School, Central Woodlands 5/6 School, and Central Middle School.

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